‘Legendary’ strut its way on to HBO Max and is creating all sorts of buzz.

An unscripted ballroom reality show, the series follows competing vogue teams showcasing their moves and fashion for a panel of judges including Law Roach, ballroom legend Leiomy Maldonado, Jameela Jamil, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Executive produced by David Collins, Rob Eric and Michael Williams alongside Scout Productions, check out the first FULL episode of the high octane dance series right here on That Grape Juice.

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‘Insecure’ is back for its fourth season and already has us hooked!

The HBO comedy has struck a chord with millions thanks to its wonderfully witty and immersive take on the story of two friends – Issa and Molly.

Anchored by Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, the series is set in Los Angeles and follows the ladies as the navigate love, life, and all else in between.

Episode 9 of season 4 airs this Sunday. Peep a preview for ‘Lowkey Trying’ below…

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“I have a wife and two children who love me, I am the victim of police brutality”

As the Black community and its allies are once again  stepping up to social injustice and fighting for equality, this week’s From The Vault comes courtesy of Michael Jackson and his plaintive ‘They Don’t Care About Us.’

Issued as the third single from the ’HIStory’ LP, Jackson self-produced track remains one of his most controversial cuts to this day.

Markedly more aggressive than previous social offerings like ‘We Are The World’ and ‘Heal The World,’ ‘About Us’ found Jackson fed up with the way “we”  were being treated.

Of course, accusations of racism and call for revolt followed suit.

A huge hit in Europe, the song was only but a moderate hit in the US… likely because of its subject matter.

In keeping with the aura of the track, MJ chose to work with Spike Lee to bring the song to life and oh did he succeed.

Two videos were shot, both making social commentaries in their own way.

The first presented Mike in a Brazilian favela; but instead of putting the emphasis on the dangerous and ruthless aspects of that environment, the artist chose to paint a colorful, upbeat and optimistic picture of the neighborhood.

The second was shot in a prison and made much more obvious allusions to the way people of color are (mis)treated in America – with footage of the KKK and police brutality among other poignant images.

25 years after its release, unfortunately the words to this song still feel like the personal story of many a person of color.

Here’s hoping the uproar that is currently occurring the world over brings with it change, and that people turn up the volume about issues regarding racial inequality and white privilege; but most of all start being more active about how to fight this plague that has been part of history for far too long.

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JAY-Z has long been at the forefront of the drive for social justice, a trajectory that continues in the wake of George Floyd saga.

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The music industry has united to declare that #TheShowMustBePaused. 

George Floyd‘s shocking death has sent a ripple wave of fury across the globe and brought the necessity of conquering racial injustice to the surface.

As widely reported, the unarmed Black man joined a growing list of Afro-Americans who’ve lost their lives in police encounters. In Floyd’s instance, Minnesota officer Derek Chauvin rested a knee on his neck for seven minutes – despite audible pleas from the deceased.

Now, record labels – both major and independent – are joining forces for what is being deemed Black Out Tuesday on June 2nd.

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As interest in the suspicious death of Ms. Lavena Johnson increases, Solange has called for those involved in the death of another African-American woman to be arrested.

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Colin Kaepernick has vowed to support the human rights activists who are protesting following the killing of George Floyd.

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Model and TV host Heidi Klum has fallen foul of public favor and it centers on an ill-conceived tweet.

The world at large is in heated debate about racism following the death of George Floyd – an unarmed Black man who lost his life after a Minnesota police offer knelt on his neck for seven minutes.

A growing list of names have spoken up and out, aligning with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

And yet Klum, who was notably married to singer Seal for seven years and shares three children with him, took a different approach.

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Lady Gaga is the latest star to publicly stand in unison with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

The shocking death of unarmed Black man George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer has caused  international fury and renewed calls for an end to racism (especially within institutions that ought to be protecting the masses).

Using her platform, the singer acknowledged her privilege while unpacking the importance of everyone joining Black people to demand equality.

Her open letter awaits below…

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R&B star Faith Evans found herself in hot water this week. For, it’s being reported that she was arrested and charged with domestic violence.

The alleged victim? Her husband Stevie J.

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The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers has more than gripped the nation. It’s caused an international outcry.

Despite audible pleas from Floyd for arresting officer Derek Chauvin to take his pressed knee off his neck, the unarmed Black man was subject to seven minutes of pressure and died shortly after.

The shocking incident has caused for an outpouring of emotion in the form of protests, petitions, and even looting; with the consistent sentiment being frustration at the racial injustice experienced by Black people.

It’s a feeling that looks set to intensify. For, fresh footage – allegedly of Floyd’s arrest – appears to add a new layer of shocking to the moments before the kneeling encounter that initially went viral.

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On new album, ‘Chromatica,’ Lady Gaga boldly declares “this is the dancefloor I fought for.” A statement that indeed mirrors her reality.

After embracing a more stripped-back, analogue sound on 2016’s ‘Joanne’ and ‘A Star Is Born’s soundtrack (for which she earned as Oscar), the Pop force makes a grand return to the high-octane sonics that saw her become one of music’s most magnetic talents.

And it appears the move is paying off.

Having hit #5 with lead single ‘Stupid Love,’ she – as at writing – is tipped to top the Hot 100 with follow-up ‘Rain On Me’ featuring Ariana Grande. 

Armed with this momentum, will the album itself deliver commercially? The first week sales predictions are here and bring with it an early indication of the answer.

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